The $69.2 million budget, $2.78 million in capital spending and Community Preservation Act projects highlight the May 20 Town Meeting.

The proposed fiscal 2014 budget reflects a 2.56 percent increase over this year’s spending. It includes $34.8 million, or a 3.24 percent, budget hike for the schools.

The session starts at 7 p.m. at Oliver Ames High School.

School Superintendent Michael Green said the budget increase covers additional teaching staff and soaring costs for special education out-of-district tuitions.

Selectmen have supported his request for $188,000 to improve school technology.

The Community Preservation Committee is asking voters to approve several proposals for the use of its funds. They include a $179,000 request to continue the restoration and repair of the exterior of the Town Hall building; $100,000 to repair the roof at the Chandler Way housing development; $60,000 for the Wheaton Farm community garden; $121,000 to complete the third and final phase of the restoration of Queset Garden behind the Ames Free Library; and $100,000 to make the historical Queset House handicapped accessible and compliant with fire codes.

Capital spending recommendations include $525,000 to purchase a new fire pumper; $415,000 for new Department of Public Works vehicles; and $980,000 to complete the revitalization of North Easton Village.

The directors of the Ames Free Library are seeking $465,370 for the coming year and had requested an additional $26,000 to staff the new learning and technology center at Queset House.

Library Director Uma Hiremath said the staff person would allow the facility to remain open the same 54 hours a week as the library.

But Town Administrator David Colton said additional funds were being recommended to restore lost police and firefighting positions.

“It’s very important. We want to support it but we think it’s a year early,” Colton said.

The Historical Commission will ask voters to expand the Historical District to include streets such as Sullivan Avenue and Mechanic, Main and Oliver streets.

The Planning and Zoning Board is seeking a one-year moratorium on zoning for medical marijuana dispensaries.

Town Meeting will also ask voters to establish a budget subcommittee comprised of the selectmen, school committee and finance committee.